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Explore the latest buzz about Shaky Grounds Cafe in the media! From news features and blog posts to podcasts and beyond, discover why this 5-star, Portland-original escape room is making headlines. Not only is it an immersive adventure, but it’s also a hands-on lesson in real-world preparedness skills!

Award Nominated: TERPECAs

We are thrilled to announce that the Shaky Grounds Cafe was nominated in the Top Room category for the 2023 TERPECAs.

The Top Escape Rooms Project is an attempt to find the very best escape rooms in the world by leveraging the experience of the most experienced escape room enthusiasts in the world.

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Featured Experience: Apartment Guide

We were named a local expert on ApartmentGuide.
Read the full article here:
7 Steps to the Perfect Day in Portland, OR: Building the Ideal Itinerary

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Local News: KPTV Fox 12

KPTV FOX 12 Oregon Story about the Shaky Grounds Cafe.

“September is National Preparedness Month, and one local man is highlighting that message with an escape room he created in hopes to prepare people”
A KPTV Fox 12 Report by Jeffrey Lindblom

Spoiler Alert - A few minor puzzles may be revealed in this 3-minute news report… view at your own risk!


Podcast Guest: “Life is an Escape Room”

In this episode of The Life is an Escape Room Podcast, escapeletes (escape-leets) Chris and Jeff Eanes interview Tyler Robinson. Tyler owns and operates the Shaky Grounds Café Escape Room. In this episode, Tyler talks about how he created an escape room to help people learn real-world survival skills while having fun.


Certified: Veteran-Owned Small Business

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully obtained certification from the Veteran Small Business Certification Program. This achievement not only acknowledges our standing as a veteran-owned small business but also unlocks exciting opportunities for growth. The certification enhances our eligibility for grants, providing valuable resources that will facilitate the expansion of Side Quest Escape Games, allowing us to reach more communities. This milestone aligns with our mission of fostering a culture of preparedness and signifies a significant step forward in our commitment to serving both our customers and the broader community.